CarVerify

Free Car Check

C19 ABT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 ABT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 71,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 71,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing / Dated 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,444 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,701 miles

Exhaust catalyst heat shield insecure.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,334 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 59,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 48,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,683 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C19 ABT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C19 ABT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C19 ABT?

You can check the full history of C19 ABT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C19 ABT registered?

C19 ABT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is C19 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 ABT shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C19 ABT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C19 ABT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.